Hello golfers,

In this week’s email, we ask whether Bubba's return to form and change in equipment is a mere coincidence, we look the recent competition results, and we launch our grip campaign.

Enjoy the read.

Assistant Pro's Competition (15 holes Stableford) – Saturday, 17 February 2018

1st – Ged Dignan – 35pts
2nd – Jonathan Irwin – 34pts
3rd – David Hall – 34pts

Juniors (18 hole Stableford) – Sunday, 18 February

1st – Brandon Greenall – 37 points
2nd – Joel Mathieson – 35 points
3rd – Josh Nadin – 34 points

Half Way House

We will be opening up the Half Way House from April to September EVERY SATURDAY for the members competition!

Drinks, Chocolate, Crips, Hot Pies and Tea and Coffee will be on offer!

Bunker and Green Work

Some decent dry weather has allowed our greens team to do some work on the bunkers and greens!

The course is starting to take shape ready for the season ahead!

Resurgent Bubba?

It’s hard to know whether the quirky American is best known for his pink driver or for winning two Green Jackets, but seeing Bubba Watson struggle over the past 12 months – so much so that he was on the verge of retiring at the age of 39 – was a sad sight.

He plummeted from being a staple name inside the world’s top 10 to being well outside the top 100, so you would have been forgiven for not expecting much from him at last week’s Genesis Open. However, the 39-year-old returned to the top of the leaderboard and secured a two-shot victory in fantastic fashion.

So, what happened in those 12 months in between? Well, Bubba switched golf ball to a brightly coloured ball from a different manufacturer. Only recently has he reversed his decision and went back to the old faithful that helped him win two majors, and almost immediately he wins his 10th PGA Tour title. Coincidence?

Get into Golf sessions for beginners! Please let your family and friends know!

Looking for a new challenge? Want to get healthy and active? Keen to meet more friends or spend quality time with your partner and wondering what to do?

Golf offers all these benefits and more. It’s such an adaptable game that it suits everyone, whatever their age, fitness level or ability. Whether you want to keep healthy, burn calories or spend time with friends, golf is for you.

We have scheduled in some Get into Golf Sessions for the next couple of months. More will be added throughout the year!!

• Saturday, 3 March to Saturday, 3 April - 5 week beginner course 1.30pm-2.30pm £25 for the course
• Saturday, 10 March - FREE Taster session 2pm to 3pm
• Saturday, 17 March to Saturday, 17 April - 5 week beginner course 1.30pm-2.30pm £25 for the course

All equipment can be provided just turn up and have fun!

For more information contact James Rowlands - PGA Professional or sign up on the Get into golf website www.getintogolf.org

Ideal for Cubs

Tri-Golf is a FUN, 'mini' version of golf for use by children in primary and junior schools. Builds the skill needed for learning golf, allows pupils to learn on their own and as part of a team. Activities can be delivered indoors and outdoors. Up to 30 children can take part in one 60 minute session.

Ideal for the Scouts

Street Golf uses specially designed, lighter, beginner-friendly clubs and reduced flight balls for use by secondary school aged pupils. Activities are best delivered outdoors as more space is needed but in some cases indoors sessions can be organised. Up to 20 children can take part in one 60 minute session.

Both Tri-Golf and Street Golf offer 'Skills for Life' learning and Curriculum learning.

If you would like us to come and coach your group then please let us know.

Golf Lesson Packages in 2018

With HGGC PGA Professionals James Rowlands and Iain Davie

30 minute lesson with James - £20
30 minute lesson with Iain - £15
1 Hour lesson with James - £30
1 Hour lesson with Iain - £25

Six for the price of five on all packages

9 Hole playing lesson - £45 (Ideal to work on your course management)

Custom fit session - £20

Lessons can be tailored to suit your individual needs, any aspect of the game can be covered. The sessions can be taken outdoors or indoors. All lessons are backed up with video analysis.

Presentation vouchers can be made up on request.

Junior Lessons

30 minute lesson - £12
60 minute lesson - £22

Junior Development Package - 5 x 30 minute lessons £50 (saving £10)


Junior Golf Academy

The Junior Golf Academy at Hazel Grove golf club takes place every Saturday from April to October 2pm-4pm. For more information or to sign a junior up please contact

James Rowlands PGA Professional
Tel 0161 4837272
Email james-golfpro@hotmail.co.uk

Hazel Grove golf club Monthly Monday Opens 2018

Individual Stableford
Max 28 Handicap for Men (White tees)
Max 36 Handicap for Ladies (Red tees)

• £7.50 for members or £15 non-members per event or commit to all six events and only pay for five!
• Prizes for the top three places each month
• Order of merit points available on each event for top ten players
• Book your times by calling the pro shop on 0161 4837272 quoting you wish to play in the monthly Monday open.

1. Monday, 23 April
2. Monday, 21 May
3. Monday, 25 June
4. Monday, 30 July
5. Monday, 24 September
6. Monday, 15 October

HGGC PGA Charity Pro-Am - Friday, 13 July 2018

Hazel Grove Golf Club will be hosting their annual Charity PGA Pro-Am next year on Friday, 13 July 2018 (so plenty of time to save the date). The cost of entering a team of 3 is just £299 and your fourth team member will be a PGA Professional. Your PGA Professional will be with you for the best part of the day, sharing their golfing knowledge and experiences which will definitely benefit your team.

HOW IT WORKS
On arrival you will allocated a PGA Pro to your team (of 3 amateurs), you’ll spend some time getting to know your Pro, then off you go – just treat the game like a casual round of golf. There will be 2 competitions running at the same time. One for the team as a whole and one for the Pros who will be entering their own competition alongside the team comp, the Pro will be focussed on his/her own game as there is a substantial Pro’s Prize Fund at the end but it really is a remarkable experience.

If you’ve ever thought of playing in a Pro-Am and haven’t got round to it yet, then you should strongly consider playing in this one.

It’s a great day all round and also a good way for businesses to entertain customers/reward staff for just £100 per person (think of the cost of playing 9 or 18 holes with a Pro!). For £100 you will be playing in a fantastic comp, with 18 holes of golf, bacon sandwich/coffee, good camaraderie and a meal after the game – this is excellent value and one not to be missed, plus you’ll have the opportunity to meet lots of other people/professionals and win prizes. This is open to any golfer of a reasonable standard (Ladies and Gents).

If you are not able to enter but know someone else who may be interested, please pass on the flyer/entry form. It’s not restricted to members and most companies will appreciate the opportunity. If you can’t get a team together but would like to play yourself, just give James your name and he will try and put a team together for you.

Why not sponsor a Hole (or two) for just £50 per hole? BARGAIN!
You provide your company banner – we will do the rest. It’s a great way to promote your company profile and brand awareness as this event will be widely advertised (if interested in this exceptional offer, see James)

Sponsor the Balls
Room for only one sponsor – the first to approach

If you need any more information, speak to James (Pro),
Tel: 0161 483 7272 | e: james-golfpro@hotmail.co.uk